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Whale breaching near cliffs off Sydney coast.
Couple pointing at whales during a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Whale breaching in Sydney Harbour with city skyline and bridge in background.
Whale tail breaching near Sydney skyline during a whale watching cruise.
Two whales swimming in the ocean during a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Guests enjoying a buffet on a Sydney Whale Watching Cruise.
Man grilling sausages on a boat with Sydney Opera House in the background during a whale watching cruise.
Buffet spread on Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with salads and hot dishes.
Whale breaching near cliffs off Sydney coast.
Couple pointing at whales during a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Whale breaching in Sydney Harbour with city skyline and bridge in background.
Whale tail breaching near Sydney skyline during a whale watching cruise.
Two whales swimming in the ocean during a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Guests enjoying a buffet on a Sydney Whale Watching Cruise.
Man grilling sausages on a boat with Sydney Opera House in the background during a whale watching cruise.
Buffet spread on Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with salads and hot dishes.
Whale breaching near cliffs off Sydney coast.
Couple pointing at whales during a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Whale breaching in Sydney Harbour with city skyline and bridge in background.
Whale tail breaching near Sydney skyline during a whale watching cruise.
Two whales swimming in the ocean during a Sydney whale watching cruise.
Guests enjoying a buffet on a Sydney Whale Watching Cruise.
Man grilling sausages on a boat with Sydney Opera House in the background during a whale watching cruise.
Buffet spread on Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with salads and hot dishes.
4.6(28)

Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Onboard Buffet

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4 hr
Meals included
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION3 hours 55 minutes - 4 hours 5 minutes
FREQUENCYday, May–Nov; lunch daily, breakfast on weekends
MODE OF TRANSFERCatamaran

1 Boarding point

Circular Quay

Get direction

Sights covered

Buffet breakfast/lunch

Buffet breakfast/lunch

Humpback Whale

Humpback Whale

Bottlenose Dolphin

Bottlenose Dolphin

Australian Fur Seal

Australian Fur Seal

Albatross

Albatross

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Relaxed 4-hour whale watching cruise with buffet meal and expert commentary.

  • Starting point: Departs from Eastern Pontoon, Circular Quay.
  • Everything you get: 4-hour cruise aboard the "Jerry Bailey," live commentary by a qualified crew, buffet breakfast (weekends only) or lunch (vegetarian and dietary options with notice), tea, coffee, water, and multiple viewing decks.
  • Why choose this: Spacious, comfortable vessel limited to 95 guests, delicious onboard meals, and consistently praised crew and sightings.
  • Sights: Sydney Harbour, Sydney Heads, plus migrating humpbacks and occasional dolphin pods or seabirds in the open ocean.

Relaxed 4-hour whale watching cruise with buffet meal and expert commentary.

  • Starting point: Departs from Eastern Pontoon, Circular Quay.
  • Everything you get: 4-hour cruise aboard the "Jerry Bailey," live commentary by a qualified crew, buffet breakfast (weekends only) or lunch (vegetarian and dietary options with notice), tea, coffee, water, and multiple viewing decks.
  • Why choose this: Spacious, comfortable vessel limited to 95 guests, delicious onboard meals, and consistently praised crew and sightings.
  • Sights: Sydney Harbour, Sydney Heads, plus migrating humpbacks and occasional dolphin pods or seabirds in the open ocean.

Inclusions

  • 4-hour whale-watching cruise
  • Fully qualified crew onboard
  • Live commentary
  • Buffet lunch or breakfast (based on departure time)
  • Tea, coffee & water
  • Whale sighting guarantee: free rebooking within 3 years if no whales spotted

Exclusions

  • Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase onboard)
  • Tip: While capturing the classic bridge and opera house shot, seek unique angles like hidden coves, working harbors, or sailboats gliding by.
  • Choose comfort and safety: This experience is not the best fit for children under the age of 5 years.
  • The morning cruise with buffet breakfast is only available on weekends.
  • The lunch and breakfast menu can be tailored to suit vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free guests with sufficient notice.
  • In the unlikely event a whale is not sighted during the cruise, guests can cruise again for free, within 3 years.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Tourists watching dolphins from a boat on Jervis Bay Dolphin Watch Cruise, Sydney.
Visitors on a boat watching a dolphin swim in Jervis Bay during a Sydney cruise.
Dolphins swimming in Jervis Bay during a dolphin watch cruise near Sydney.
Dolphins swimming in Jervis Bay during a dolphin watch cruise near Sydney.
Dolphins swimming in Jervis Bay during a dolphin watch cruise near Sydney.
Tourists watching dolphins from a boat on Jervis Bay Dolphin Watch Cruise, Sydney.
Visitors on a boat watching a dolphin swim in Jervis Bay during a Sydney cruise.
Dolphins swimming in Jervis Bay during a dolphin watch cruise near Sydney.
Dolphins swimming in Jervis Bay during a dolphin watch cruise near Sydney.
Dolphins swimming in Jervis Bay during a dolphin watch cruise near Sydney.
Tourists watching dolphins from a boat on Jervis Bay Dolphin Watch Cruise, Sydney.
Visitors on a boat watching a dolphin swim in Jervis Bay during a Sydney cruise.
Dolphins swimming in Jervis Bay during a dolphin watch cruise near Sydney.
Dolphins swimming in Jervis Bay during a dolphin watch cruise near Sydney.
Dolphins swimming in Jervis Bay during a dolphin watch cruise near Sydney.
4.5(259)

Jervis Bay Dolphin Watching Cruise

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AU$52
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1 hr 30 min

Spot wild bottlenose dolphins up close in Jervis Bay’s pristine marine sanctuary.

  • Starting point: Jervis Bay Wild’s Cruise Terminal, Huskisson
  • Everything you get: 1.5-hour eco-cruise with panoramic viewing decks, expert wildlife commentary, and the chance to see dolphins in their natural habitat.
  • Why choose this: Australia’s healthiest marine ecosystem, Jervis Bay, where over 100 resident dolphins thrive, giving you guaranteed intimate dolphin encounters.
  • Route & Wildlife: Cruise past white-sand beaches and reefs at Plantation Point and Callala, watching for dolphins, sea eagles, and the occasional seal or turtle.

Spot wild bottlenose dolphins up close in Jervis Bay’s pristine marine sanctuary.

  • Starting point: Jervis Bay Wild’s Cruise Terminal, Huskisson
  • Everything you get: 1.5-hour eco-cruise with panoramic viewing decks, expert wildlife commentary, and the chance to see dolphins in their natural habitat.
  • Why choose this: Australia’s healthiest marine ecosystem, Jervis Bay, where over 100 resident dolphins thrive, giving you guaranteed intimate dolphin encounters.
  • Route & Wildlife: Cruise past white-sand beaches and reefs at Plantation Point and Callala, watching for dolphins, sea eagles, and the occasional seal or turtle.

Inclusions

  • 1.5-hour dolphin watching cruise in Jervis Bay
  • Live English commentary
  • Tip: Hire a kayak or paddleboard for a gentle adventure on Currambene Creek—no experience needed and you might spot more dolphins or even a sea eagle.
  • This experience is not recommended for pregnant people or people with back problems or serious medical conditions.
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Please note, Jervis Bay is just over a 2.5-hour drive south of Sydney CBD.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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